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Old 02-25-2014, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mike 5150
Thanks for the info!
There's a decent body shop nearby, I'll ask them if they're up for it.
my bodyshop said the chrome finish inside the housing is difficult to retain paint, and after breaking the housing, its also difficult to seal back to OEM level to prevent moisture etc.
 
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Originally Posted by jyupitt1
my bodyshop said the chrome finish inside the housing is difficult to retain paint, and after breaking the housing, its also difficult to seal back to OEM level to prevent moisture etc.
Thanks for the heads up,I 'll probably get the samr answer from my body shop but I'll give them a call nonetheless.
 
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I would not advise trying to take the headlights apart the seal is very difficult to redo and even the slightest opening will cause moisture. I tried to do this once and ended buying new lights. Most reputable shops will tell you not to even try!
 
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I had a hi line shop do mine about 18 months ago and no problems at all. Owner said they do it all the time with these types of cars. I'll get some pics up it looks great and cost was $350.
 
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I just changed mine to the black

 
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Originally Posted by KICKINIT
I had a hi line shop do mine about 18 months ago and no problems at all. Owner said they do it all the time with these types of cars. I'll get some pics up it looks great and cost was $350.
And your car is a panamera as well?
 
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Originally Posted by carbonpanamera
And your car is a panamera as well?
Yeah, I'd like to know as well,thanks in advance!
 
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i sold my panamera. If anyone is interested in the OEM black headlights please PM me. Note that the auto leveling MIGHT not work, and gives a error message. Dealer refuses to investigate further as it was not bought from them. Im suspecting this is wiring issue or programming. But cant guarantee the leveling will work. Other than that it works fine.
 
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Not a fan of the headlights
 
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Originally Posted by MrPrice
I would not advise trying to take the headlights apart the seal is very difficult to redo and even the slightest opening will cause moisture. I tried to do this once and ended buying new lights. Most reputable shops will tell you not to even try!
Agreed. It's a Porsche not a Civic... buy the OEM lights.
 
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Guys,

Those are in the sales section now. Let me know if you are interested.


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Price reduced to $700 shipped, please see AD in the sales' section.
 
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